June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Orioles, Adam Jones Reach $6.15M Deal
The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Adam Jones by agreeing to a one-year, $6.15 million contract.

Associated Press

Orioles Call Off Pursuit Of Manny Ramirez
A week ago, Dan Duquette said he had conducted exploratory talks with Manny Ramirez's agent.

Associated Press

Guillen Confident Hanley Will Accept Move To Third
Ozzie Guillen isn't concerned if Hanley Ramirez hasn't completely bought into changing positions by the first day of Spring Training.

MLB.com

Yost's 2013 Option Picked Up By Kansas City
Since Ned Yost took over, the Royals have a 126-163 record but really picked up steam late last season.

MLB.com

Rays Sign Maddon To Three-Year Extension
Joe Maddon has won the AL Manager of the Year Award twice in the last four seasons.

MLB.com

Fukudome Stays In Chicago, Signs With White Sox
The White Sox have signed left-handed hitter Kosuke Fukudome to a low-risk contract.

Chicago Tribune

Indians Have Checked In On Burnett
It's possible that Cleveland could part with Travis Hafner in a potential deal.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Angels Interested In Burnett, But He'd Have To Approve Deal
The Angels, who are listed on A.J. Burnett's no-trade clause, see him as a fifth starter.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Sources: Yankees Pressuring Pirates To Improve Burnett Offer
The proposed A.J. Burnett trade is close, but significant hurdles remain.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Hanson Adjusts Pitching Motion
Tommy Hanson has adjusted his pitching motion in hopes of reducing the stress on his body and avoiding injury.

MLB.com

Noesi Unconcerned About Role With Mariners
The Mariners added Hector Noesi in the Michael Pineda-Jesus Montero deal and he could be a potential member of their starting rotation.

MLB.com

A's May Acquire Uehara From Rangers
Oakland is also in talks with Mike Gonzalez as they search for a reliever.

Yahoo! Sports

Marlins To Be Focus Of Showtime Series
The show will bring unprecedented exposure to a team that has finished last in the National League in attendance each of the past seven seasons.

Associated Press

Yankees Fear Damon's Quest For 3,000 Hits?
The Yankees have considered Johnny Damon in their search for a designated hitter and/or bench hitter, but they fear his quest for a career milestone.

New York Post

Cubs Expected To Add Soler, Concepcion
The Cubs are expected to add Jorge Soler after acquiring Gerardo Concepcion, according to multiple reports.

Chicago Tribune

Red Sox, Cubs Submit Epstein Arguments
The Red Sox and Cubs have submitted written arguments to Bud Selig on what compensation Boston should receive for allowing Theo Epstein to leave for Chicago.

Associated Press

Sources: Selig Would Have To Approve Burnett Trade
If a trade is agreed to the commissioner's office will have to approve the deal because of the large amount of money that will exchange hands.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Red Sox, Cubs Submit Epstein Arguments
The Red Sox and Cubs have submitted arguments to Bud Selig on what compensation Boston should receive for allowing Theo Epstein to leave for Chicago.

ESPN.com

Blue Jays, Janssen Avoid Arbitration
The Blue Jays and Casey Janssen have agreed on a two-year deal worth at least $5.9M.

ESPN.com

Rangers Not Working On Extension For Hamilton
The Rangers reportedly have no more money to spend this offseason.

Yahoo! Sports

Jeter Believes Pujols, Fielder Moves Have Made AL Stronger
The American League added Prince Fielder (Detroit) and Albert Pujols (Los Angeles) this winter as the former National Leaguers came over in free agency.

Associated Press

Cubs Increasing Pursuit Of Jorge Soler
The Cubs have turned their attention to Jorge Soler with Yoenis Cespedes having signed with Oakland.

CSN Chicago

Zimmerman Sticking To Spring Training Deadline For Extension
With Spring Training six days away, there have been no new recent developments regarding an extension.

Washington Post

Yankees Want Enough Salary Relief In Burnett Deal To Sign Chavez
As it currently stands, the Yankees have about $2 million budgeted for a designated hitter.

New York Post

Vladimir Guerrero Wants To Sign With Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero has made it known that he would like to sign with the Yankees to serve as their designated hitter.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Indians Sign Garland To Minor League Deal
The Indians have added another option for their starting rotation.

Associated Press

Brewers, Vargas Submit Arbitration Bids
Jose Vargas is just the second member of the Brewers to go to arbitration in 14 years.

Associated Press

Red Sox, Big Papi Agree To Deal
David Ortiz agreed to a $14.575 deal with the Red Sox on Monday.

ESPN.com

A's Sign Yoenis Cespedes
The A's and Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes have agreed to a four-year, $36M deal.

ESPN.com

Pirates 'Optimistic' About Burnett Deal
A Major League source claimed that only "the money and players exchanged" are yet to be determined.

MLB.com